used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A wise and wholesome precaution, I may remark.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After your recent exploit we stand quite in awe of you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Quoth Robin, ‘I dwell by dale and down By thee I set right naught.’”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are provided with many spoons, but neither knife nor fork.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading After your recent exploit we stand quite in awe of you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You are provided with many spoons, but neither knife nor fork.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Quoth Robin, ‘I dwell by dale and down By thee I set right naught.’”
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
dalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading “Quoth Robin, ‘I dwell by dale and down By thee I set right naught.’”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Quoth Robin, ‘I dwell by dale and down By thee I set right naught.’”
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading “Quoth Robin, ‘I dwell by dale and down By thee I set right naught.’”
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading After your recent exploit we stand quite in awe of you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading You are provided with many spoons, but neither knife nor fork.
Gisborne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Quoth Robin, ‘I dwell by dale and down By thee I set right naught.’”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After your recent exploit we stand quite in awe of you.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading You are provided with many spoons, but neither knife nor fork.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading You are provided with many spoons, but neither knife nor fork.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A wise and wholesome precaution, I may remark.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading “Quoth Robin, ‘I dwell by dale and down By thee I set right naught.’”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading You are provided with many spoons, but neither knife nor fork.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading You are provided with many spoons, but neither knife nor fork.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading A wise and wholesome precaution, I may remark.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading You are provided with many spoons, but neither knife nor fork.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading After your recent exploit we stand quite in awe of you.
Quoth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Quoth Robin, ‘I dwell by dale and down By thee I set right naught.’”
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading After your recent exploit we stand quite in awe of you.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A wise and wholesome precaution, I may remark.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Quoth Robin, ‘I dwell by dale and down By thee I set right naught.’”
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading “Quoth Robin, ‘I dwell by dale and down By thee I set right naught.’”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Quoth Robin, ‘I dwell by dale and down By thee I set right naught.’”
spoonsnounUS /spuːnz/
plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading You are provided with many spoons, but neither knife nor fork.
be standing; be upright
From this reading After your recent exploit we stand quite in awe of you.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “Quoth Robin, ‘I dwell by dale and down By thee I set right naught.’”
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
viandsnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After your recent exploit we stand quite in awe of you.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading A wise and wholesome precaution, I may remark.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A wise and wholesome precaution, I may remark.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You are provided with many spoons, but neither knife nor fork.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading --_Guy of Gisborne._ “I perceive,” said the Judge, surveying the tempting viands, “that Mac has thoughtfully cut your meat for you.
